Press Releases

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. ― Novant Health is proud to announce that 15 of its acute care facilities have been recognized as “Leaders in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality” by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation, the educational arm of the country’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights organization. This is the fourth year in a row that Novant Health has received systemwide recognition.

BOLIVIA, N.C. – Novant Health is pleased to welcome Dr. Benjamin Browning to Novant Health Orthopedics & Sports Medicine - Brunswick. Browning joined the clinic in September and is accepting new patients.

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Beginning Sept. 10, Novant Health will restructure its respiratory assessment and screening centers to one central location in Winston-Salem. The new screening center will open Monday, Sept. 14, at the former Sears Auto Center located at 190 Hanes Mall Circle. Hours will be Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Screenings are available without a referral or appointment.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Beginning Sept. 10, Novant Health will restructure its respiratory assessment and screening centers to one central location in Charlotte. The new screening center will open Monday, Sept. 14, at the Central Piedmont Community College Harris campus parking deck located at 3210 CPCC Harris Campus Drive. Hours will be Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Screenings are available without a referral or appointment.

Initial program aims to reduce congestive heart failure readmissions by 5% WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Last year, as part of the Novant Health Institute of Innovation & Artificial Intelligence, Novant Health announced a partnership with Jvion, a leader in artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled prescriptive analytics for preventable harm. This month, the partnership allowed Novant Health to launch the congestive heart failure readmission reduction program, which was implemented at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center and Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center. 

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Novant Health has integrated cancer services and clinical trials across the region to create the Novant Health Cancer Institute, a regional resource for front-line treatment and care.

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. ― Novant Health will be featured during an upcoming episode of Military Makeover on Lifetime TV. The special edition, “Operation Career,” captures stories of military veterans who have transitioned out of the military and back to civilian life. The spotlight will feature interviews with two Novant Health team members about their transition from military service to healthcare and will air Aug. 31 and Sept. 7 at 7:30 a.m.

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - Novant Health medical centers in North Carolina have received multiple Get With The Guidelines® awards from the American Heart Association (AHA) in recognition of their remarkable heart and stroke care.  

Revolutionary technology gives patients immediate relief of debilitating tremors      CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Novant Health today announced it is the first in the Carolinas to offer a scalpel-free treatment for essential tremor and medication-refractory tremor-dominant Parkinson’s disease. The new option – called MR-guided focused ultrasound – uses sound wave energy to treat brain tissue that is the source of the tremor. No surgical incision or anesthesia is necessary, and many patients experience immediate and significant reduction in hand tremors, which can make daily activities challenging.   

Institute brings together cancer experts, leading-edge technology and resources in one location     SALISBURY, N.C. – Novant Health today announced the opening of the Novant Health Wallace Cancer Institute, a 32,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art comprehensive cancer treatment center dedicated to providing Rowan County residents with life-giving care close to home. The new facility, a department of Novant Health Rowan Medical Center, brings together cancer experts, leading-edge technology and resources designed for ensuring patient comfort and healing, all in one location.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Novant Health is pleased to announce Jason Bernd as president and chief operating officer of Novant Health Matthews Medical Center. In this role, Bernd will lead overall hospital operations and collaborate with Novant Health Institutes and the Novant Health Medical Group to successfully implement strategic initiatives that align with the mission and vision of Novant Health.

BOLIVIA, N.C. – Novant Health is pleased to welcome Dr. Steven Nunns to Novant Health OB/GYN. Nunns will primarily practice at Novant Health OB/GYN - Bolivia, but will also practice at the Leland, Southport and Calabash clinics. He joined in August and is accepting new patients.